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R117 CHE

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 CHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre walls split and perished

exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still secure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,470 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs in poor condition

exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still secure

front tyre walls split and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,261 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,278 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear number plate slight fading

Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear number plate slight fading

Fail 7 Sep 2005 50,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,310 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R117 CHE is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 CHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R117 CHE registered?

R117 CHE is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R117 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 CHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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